USS Nitze Heads for "the Med"

From Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet Public Affairs

NORFOLK (NNS) -- The Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer, USS Nitze (DDG 94), departed Nov. 29 on a seven-month deployment to the 6th Fleet area of operations.

The ship will conduct maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in and around the waters of Europe and Africa.

"The U.S. Navy has routinely deployed throughout Europe and Africa to promote peace, regional cooperation and security. Nitze will continue to do its part to help ensure this is maintained," said Cmdr. John Bub, commanding officer.

This is the ship's fourth deployment since her 2005 commissioning. Nitze deployed with the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group to the Mediterranean and Arabian Seas in last March and returned Nov. 4, 2012.

The ship is capable of firing surface-to-air missiles and Tomahawk cruise missiles from forward and aft vertical launching systems and is configured with port and starboard torpedo tubes, one five-inch gun; and advanced electronic warfare systems. Nitze will deploy with more than 220 Sailors and civilians.

DDG 94's name honors Paul H. Nitze, whose career included serving as the 57th Secretary of the Navy from 1963 to 1967. He also served as Deputy Secretary of Defense, was a member of the U.S. delegation to the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) and Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Affairs. In 1984, Nitze was named special advisor to the President and Secretary of State on Arms Control. President Reagan awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1985 for his contributions to the freedom and security of the United States.

Carrier Strike Group 9 Completes IDCERTEX

By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bradley J. Gee, Navy Public Affairs Support Element West

PACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) -- Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9 completed an independent deployer certification exercise (IDCERTEX) in the U.S. Third Fleet Area of Operations (AOR), Nov. 18.

The flagship of CSG 9, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), led the intermediate and advanced training across multiple warfare areas with seven San Diego based ships that included: Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Wayne E. Mayer (DDG 108), USS Howard (DDG 83), USS Pickney (DDG 91), USS Kidd (DDG 100) and USS Momsen (DDG 92), with Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) and Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Gary (FFG 7).

"During our nine days of IDCERTEX, we employ some of our tactical knowledge and get in the rhythm of working with other ships, aircraft and submarines in several warfare areas," said Master Chief Donald Charbonneau, command master chief of Wayne E. Meyer. "Our jobs as destroyers are to protect the aircraft carrier."

IDCERTEX begins with unit-level training specific to the ship that requires training in shipboard firefighting, man overboard drills, visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS), and other ship specific training.

"The goal of this IDCERTEX was to provide a robust certification exercise for multiple independent deployers in an operational carrier strike group setting," said Capt. Stan Chien, CSG 9 operations officer. "Anytime you operate in a multi-ship, multi-staff environment, you add complexity and depth to an operation."

The integrated phase involves training between multiple ships and aircraft and consists of flight operations, submarine tracking, strait transit formations, replenishment-at-sea and other required mission evolutions.

"With the primary focus being certification of the cruisers and destroyers, each individual ship was challenged in multiple simultaneous warfare areas and they performed well," said Chien. "Beyond that, the ships effectively interacted with strike group warfare commanders, the carrier strike group staff and in some areas, simulated fleet staffs through reporting and submission of products. This IDCERTEX was successful on multiple levels."

USS Howard is scheduled to depart Naval Base San Diego in December on an independent deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean.

U.S. Third Fleet leads naval forces in the Eastern Pacific from the West Coast of North America to the international date line and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary for an effective global Navy.

Mode-S/ADS Milcom Intercepts 26 November 2013 - Btown NC

Here is another round of Mode-S/ADS-B intercepts and selected ATC call signs logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC. Quiet day aero wise. Cloudy and rain (3.5 inches) and the holiday week cut down on traffic in this part of the country.

AE07E7 95-0104   RCH550 2013-11-26 21:29:47 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]    
AE119D 03-3120   RCH435 2013-11-26 20:34:28 C-17A United States USAF | 62AW [KTCM]    
AE08E3 00-0183   RCH0183 2013-11-26 19:57:59 C-17A United States USAF | 62AW [KTCM]    
AE025A 163691   ---  2013-11-26 18:26:39 C-20D United States USN | VR-1 [KADW]    
AE060C 83-0489   SKIER71 2013-11-26 16:59:50 C-130H United States NY ANG | 109AW | 139AS [KSCH]    
AE01BD 84-0131   PACER42 2013-11-26 14:19:56 C-21A United States USAF | 375AW | 457AS [KADW]    
15407C RA-82044   VDA1303 2013-11-26 07:50:44 An-124-100 Russia Volga Dnepr Airlines    
AE1494 97-0100   PEACH82 2013-11-26 02:37:01 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]    
AB16F6 10-0259   ---  2013-11-26 01:11:22 C-12V United States U S ARMY    
AE1494 97-0100   PEACH82 2013-11-26 01:08:13 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]    

"Hawkeyes" View of Operation Damayan

By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Peter Burghart, USS George Washington Public Affairs

PHILIPPINE SEA (NNS) -- E-2C Hawkeyes from the "Liberty Bells" of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 115, embarked aboard the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), fly 26,000 feet above the Republic of the Philippines to provide airborne command and control during Operation Damayan.

The Liberty Bells have flown 84.5 flight hours since the George Washington Strike Group arrived on scene Nov. 14 to direct missions and communications between eight to 10 aircraft across the 36 affected provinces.

"We usually fly about four hours per mission," said Lt. Ryan Jauregui, a mission commander with the Liberty Bells. "We have a lot of aircraft that check in with us to identify those areas in need of relief supplies."

VAW-115 acts as an eye in the sky that coordinates other aircraft in completing their relief assignments. The Hawkeyes also control the flow of information in real time, which has made the relief process more efficient.

"When we are not airborne, the turnaround times for missions go from a few minutes to 20 to 40 minutes," said Jauregui.

Even with all the hard work the Liberty Bells put in to coordinate the movement of aircraft and personnel, they don't often get to see first-hand the affects of their work.

"The toughest part is not being able to do more," said Lt. Mike Fernandez, a mission commander with the Liberty Bells. "We are doing everything we can, but there are a lot of people in need and I wish we could do more. However, the air wing tells us stories of how we are helping and that is rewarding."

George Washington Carrier Strike Group is supporting Joint Task Force 505 personnel to assist the Philippine government in response to the aftermath of Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda in the Republic of the Philippines.

Hospital Ship Mercy Returns to Reduced Operating Status

PEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, directed that the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) be returned to a reduced operating status Nov. 25.

Following a devastating typhoon in the Philippines, Mercy was activated Nov. 13 for possible deployment to support disaster relief efforts as part of Operation Damayan.

"Shifting Mercy from her normal reduced operating status to fully ready to deploy in a matter of days is a testament to the responsiveness and expertise of the Military Sealift Command, our Navy medical corps, and the shipyard civilian workforce in San Diego," said Pacific Fleet spokesman Cmdr. Steve Curry.

Mercy was prepared for deployment as a prudent measure in the event that the scope and scale of the relief efforts in the Philippines necessitated the long-term, robust capabilities the hospital ship provides.

"Our friends needed our help, so we leaned forward to get Mercy ready to deploy early in the crisis, before the medical situation was completely known, due the time required to prepare the ship for sea, and transit to the Philippines," said Curry. "The medical situation in the Philippines has dramatically improved over the last two weeks, with numerous U.S. and international care providers currently operating in impacted areas, so the ship will not deploy."

Within six days of Typhoon Haiyan hitting the region, the U.S. Pacific Fleet had 10 ships and numerous aircraft on station delivering vital assistance to the government and people of the Philippines. In addition to two P-3 maritime aircraft from VP-26, USS George Washington (CVN 73), USS Antietam (CG 54), USNS Bowditch (T-AGS 62), USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10), USS Cowpens (CG 63), USS Emory S. Land (AS 39), USS Lassen (DDG 82), USS Mustin (DDG 89), USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4), and USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) deployed with 21 helicopters and provided support during the initial stages of the disaster relief effort.

On Nov. 20, USS Ashland (LSD 48) and USS Germantown (LSD 42) arrived at the Philippines with embarked Marines as part of the Navy-Marine Corps team effort to provide humanitarian assistance. Subsequently, USS Freedom (LCS 1) also deployed in support of Operation Damayan.

Operation Damayan is part of the broader U.S. Government interagency effort led by the Department of State to support the Government of the Philippines's request for humanitarian assistance.

U.S. Directly Challenges China's Air Defense Zone (Pair of American B-52 Bombers Fly Over)

WASHINGTON—A pair of American B-52 bombers flew over a disputed island chain in the East China Sea without informing Beijing, U.S. officials said Tuesday, in a direct challenge to China and its establishment of an expanded air-defense zone.

The planes flew out of Guam and entered the new Chinese Air Defense Identification Zone at about 7 p.m. Washington time Monday, according to a U.S. official.

The official said the flight was a training mission and the bombers were not armed. The flight was first reported by The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday.

The Chinese announced over the weekend they were expanding their air defense identification zone to include the islands, known as Diaoyu in Chinese and Senkaku in Japanese. Japan also claims ownership.

For more on background see my original story at China creates air defense zone over Japan-controlled islands in East China Sea.

Dallas Completes Final Scheduled Deployment

By Lt. Timothy Hawkins, Submarine Group 2 Public Affairs

GROTON, Conn. (NNS) -- Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Dallas (SSN 700) returned to Groton, Conn., Nov. 25, just in time for Thanksgiving and following its final scheduled deployment after more than 30 years in service.

Led by Cmdr. Jack Houdeshell, Dallas transited more than 34,000 miles during a scheduled six-month cruise to operating regions in Europe and the Middle East.

"The crew performed superbly," said Houdeshell. "They demonstrated the determination and perseverance that our Navy and country are founded on."

The submarine's crew of 140 Sailors departed Naval Submarine Base New London in May and made port calls to Bahrain, Diego Garcia, Spain and Portugal.

Upon return to Groton, Machinist's Mate Fireman (SS) Sebastian Lefever held his baby girl Rilynn for the first time. Lefever's wife Kara gave birth to Rilynn on July 9 just as Dallas was leaving port in Bahrain.

"Dallas families supporting each other allowed Dallas Sailors to stay on the job and complete the mission," said Houdeshell. "Just as we serve, our families serve as well."

Los Angeles-class attack submarines remain the backbone of the attack submarine force. They are equipped to hunt adversary vessels, attack land-based targets and support special forces.

In addition, they are able to conduct intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and mine warfare missions.

Dallas was the seventh out of 61 total Los Angeles-class submarines built. It was commissioned in 1981 and has deployed to every operational theater around the world ever since.

The submarine circumnavigated the globe and transited the Panama Canal during a six-month deployment in 1984. It also participated in Operations Desert Shield/Storm in the early '90s.

"Crews serving on the more seasoned submarines tend to take on the identity of the ship," said Master Chief Fire Control Technician (SS) William D. Williams, chief of the boat.

Williams said the crew's identity is hard to explain in words, but they refer to it as the "Dallas Difference."

"You have to be part of it to experience it," he said. "Our crew is certainly one of the finest I have ever served with."

George Washington Carrier Strike Group Joins AnnualEx 13

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Shannon Heavin, Commander, Task Force 70 Public Affairs

PHILIPPINE SEA (NNS) -- Demonstrating the extraordinary flexibility of a carrier strike group, USS George Washington (CVN 73) kicked off its participation in Annual Exercise (AnnualEx) 13, Nov. 25, just days after completing a humanitarian assistance mission under Operation Damayan in the Philippines.

AnnualEx 13 is designed to increase the defensive readiness and interoperability of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and U.S. naval forces through training in air and sea operations.

The complex exercise, which takes place in waters surrounding Japan, involves units in comprehensive scenarios involving maritime training in the air, surface and subsurface battlespaces in support of the defense of Japan.

AnnualEx allows the United States and Japan to practice and evaluate the coordination, procedures and interoperability elements required to effectively and mutually respond to the defense of Japan or to a regional crisis or contingency situation in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, while building bilateral confidence and working relationships.

AnnualEx 13 strengthens the close, long-standing relationship of U.S. forces and JMSDF. This exercise demonstrates the continuing commitment to deepen strong ties of mutual support and friendship.

U.S. Navy participating units include aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruisers USS Antietam (CG 54), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54), USS Lassen (DDG 82), USS McCampbell (DDG 85), USS Mustin (DDG 89) and maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft and a U.S. submarine.

Mode-S/ADS Milcom Intercepts 23-25 November 2013 - Btown NC

Here is another round of Mode-S/ADS-B intercepts and selected ATC call signs logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC.

AE2FA8 08-8196   RCH654 2013-11-25 20:57:30 C-17A United States USAF | 62AW [KTCM]    
ADFCEC 94-0141   ---  2013-11-25 20:49:09 T-1A United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS    
AE0194 84-0134   ---  2013-11-25 20:37:15 C-21A United States USAF | 375AW | 311AS [KCOS]    
AE07ED 96-0003   HUSKY36 2013-11-25 20:29:17 C-17A United States USAF | 62AW [KTCM]    
ADFCD8 94-0121   ---  2013-11-25 19:19:05 T-1A United States USAF | 12FTW | 99FTS [KRND]    
AE4EB9 168435   ---  2013-11-25 18:54:47 P-8A United States USN | VP-30 [KNIP]    
AE038A 62-3531   SLUFF62 2013-11-25 18:20:05 KC-135R United States OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK]    
AE05AE 63-8871   RCH417 2013-11-25 17:46:01 KC-135R United States USAF | 22ARW [KIAB]    
AE49C2 09-9206   RCH109 2013-11-25 17:45:06 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]    
AE4E1C 11-5735   FIXER55 2013-11-25 17:34:45 MC-130J United States ---    
ADFCF6 95-0042   ---  2013-11-25 17:23:46 T-1A United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS    
ADFCEC 94-0141   ---  2013-11-25 17:21:13 T-1A United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS    
AE4E1C 11-5735   FIXER55 2013-11-25 16:43:37 MC-130J United States ---    
ADFCD8 94-0121   ---  2013-11-25 16:39:58 T-1A United States USAF | 12FTW | 99FTS [KRND]    
AE0483 60-0339   ---  2013-11-25 16:26:46 KC-135R United States USAF | 6AMW | 91ARS [KMCF]    
AE1191 03-0016   ---  2013-11-25 16:03:18 UC-35B United States USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE]    
ADFC6F 90-0413   ---  2013-11-25 15:52:03 T-1A United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS    
AE1191 03-0016   ---  2013-11-25 14:52:20 UC-35B United States USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE]    
AE04AD 99-0104   ---  2013-11-25 14:47:48 UC-35a1 United States USARC | A/2-228 AVN (TA) [KWRI ]
    
353508 T.18-2   ---  2013-11-24 20:32:17 FALCON 900B Spain 451ESC    
AE1E6B 166013   ---  2013-11-24 19:50:25 T-6B United States ---    
AE4E9B 166178   ---  2013-11-24 19:08:35 T-6B United States ---    
AE4A21 166152   ---  2013-11-24 17:20:08 T-6B United States ---    
AE1469 07-7171   RCH7171 2013-11-24 16:31:15 C-17A United States USAF | 305AMW | 6AS [KWRI]    
AE05E0 87-9283   REACH465 2013-11-24 15:37:07 C-130H United States AFRC | 914AW | 328AS [KIAG]    
AE05E6 88-4404   BREWR11 2013-11-24 15:19:37 C-130H United States AFRC | 440AW | 95AS [KPOB]    
AE01C0 165094   ---  2013-11-24 14:47:55 C-20G United States USNR | VR-51 [PHNG]    

AE2FB0 08-8204   RCH309T 2013-11-23 21:47:21 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
AE05E0 87-9283   ---  2013-11-23 18:34:21 C-130H United States AFRC | 914AW | 328AS [KIAG]
AE1251 165835   CNV4228 2013-11-23 17:10:23 C-40A United States USNR | VR-57 [KNZY]
AE02F9 86-0418   BREWR61 2013-11-23 17:01:49 C-130H United States AFRC | 440AW | 95AS [KPOB]
0D0644 ------   4O2993 2013-11-23 16:42:14 ------ Mexico ---
AD4036 11-3075   ---  2013-11-23 16:26:29 C-146A United States USAF | 27SOW | 524SOS [KCVS]
AE118A 02-1863   R1863 2013-11-23 15:19:15 C-37A United States US Army
AE1D75 162773   ---  2013-11-23 13:21:00 P-3C-III United States VP-30    
AE4F16 10-0222   ---  2013-11-23 06:11:07 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]    
AE1238 03-3127   ---  2013-11-23 00:36:07 C-17A United States USAF | 62AW [KTCM]

China creates air defense zone over Japan-controlled islands in East China Sea

Blog Editor's Note: This is potentially a very serious international situation in the East China Sea. This directly threatens Japan and South Korea. Keep an eye on our  @QSLRptMT and @MilcomMP twitter feeds for updates and frequency reports as we get them.



A Japan coastguard handout photo taken on November 2, 2013 shows a Chinese coast guard ship cruising near the disputed islets in the East China Sea

The French AFP news service is reporting that Beijing on Saturday announced it was setting up an "air defense identification zone" over an area that includes islands controlled by Japan but claimed by China, in a move that could inflame the bitter territorial row.

Along with the creation of the zone in the East China Sea, the Chinese defense ministry released a set of aircraft identification rules that must be followed by all planes entering the area, under penalty of intervention by the military.

Aircraft are expected to provide their flight plan, clearly mark their nationality, and maintain two-way radio communication allowing them to "respond in a timely and accurate manner to the identification inquiries" from Chinese authorities.

The outline of the new zone covers a wide area of the East China Sea between South Korea and Taiwan that includes the Tokyo-controlled islands known as the Senkakus to Japan and Diaoyous to China.

The Kyodo news service reports that the Japanese government branded the new escalation in the East China Sea as “very dangerous.”

In Tokyo, Junichi Ihara, head of the Foreign Ministry’s Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau, lodged a protest by phone with Han Zhiqiang, a minister at the Chinese Embassy, according to a statement issued by the ministry.

Ihara was quoted as telling Han that Japan can “never accept the zone set up by China,” as it includes the Senkakus. He further said the new zone will “escalate” already fraught bilateral ties over the uninhabited but potentially resource-rich islet chain, branding China’s move “very dangerous,” the statement said.

Later Saturday, China scrambled air force jets, including fighter planes, to patrol the new zone.

"China's armed forces will adopt defensive emergency measures to respond to aircraft that do not cooperate in the identification or refuse to follow the instructions," according to the Chinese Defense ministry.

The zone became operational as of 10:00 am Saturday (0200 GMT).

Whats Happening on 345.000 MHz?

Both Chris Parris (ex-MT Fed File and new Spectrum Monitor fed columnist) and I have been receiving reports of strange digital signals on 345.000 MHz which a nationwide US Coat Guard A/G frequency assignment.

Mac KF4LMT in Georgia posted this on Thursday to the Milcom group: "when squelch opened, unusual signal heard weakly"

Tom M in Louisiana notes: "I hear the same data burst on 345.0 in Louisiana.  Actually the frequency moves around by a few khz.  I noted that on my Winradio display."
Also he posted on Nov 11, "Routinely hear a data signal on 345.0 sounds like chuck chuck chuck chuck."

Ric KD4JRX in eastern NC reported, "Heard USCG A/C 2003(1658z) E-City A/C a C-130J working USCG cutter Diligence on 345.000 NFM. Then after that A/C 2003 called E-City on 345.000 AM and said he would be RTB at this time. NBFM on 345.000 MHz interesting. "

So what do we have going on here? New voice encryption mode being used by the CG? As always your thoughts and report are always appreciated to the email address in the masthead.

Also see Chris Parris' comments and samples of what is being heard on his blog at  http://mt-fedfiles.blogspot.com/2013/11/coaat-guard-data-bursts.html

Mode-S/ADS Milcom Intercepts 22 November 2013 - Btown NC

Here is another round of Mode-S/ADS-B intercepts and selected ATC call signs logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC.

AE1199 03-3116   RCH595 2013-11-22 23:21:45 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]    
AE05E0 87-9283   REACH465 2013-11-22 22:23:58 C-130H United States AFRC | 914AW | 328AS [KIAG]    
AE1BF1 07-4638   E74638 2013-11-22 22:10:06 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]    
AE146F 07-7177   RCH7177 2013-11-22 22:05:44 C-17A United States USAF | 436AW | 3AS [KDOV]
AE1447 05-3147   PETRA44 2013-11-22 21:25:37 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]    
ADACC6 N980ST   JFU00 2013-11-22 20:25:44 737-4B3 United States US DEPT OF ENERGY
ADFD09 95-0061   ---  2013-11-22 19:58:48 T-1A United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS    
AE08F9 84-24376   2316 2013-11-22 19:48:23 C-12R United States OSACOM/PAT    
AE1211 03-0726   ---  2013-11-22 19:45:07 UC-35C United States USARC | 2-228 AVN    
AE05CF 82-0056   SKULL56 2013-11-22 19:12:07 C-130H United States OH ANG | 179AW | 164AS [KMFD]    
AE04DF 58-0088   JEEP52 2013-11-22 17:57:53 KC-135T United States MI ANG | 127WG | 171ARS [KMTC]    
AE1494 97-0100   PEACH99 2013-11-22 17:45:59 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]    
AE04DF 58-0088   JEEP52 2013-11-22 17:12:21 KC-135T United States MI ANG | 127WG | 171ARS [KMTC]    
AE08F9 84-24376   2316 2013-11-22 17:04:34 C-12R United States OSACOM/PAT    
AE05CF 82-0056   SKULL56 2013-11-22 16:59:31 C-130H United States OH ANG | 179AW | 164AS [KMFD]    
AE1496 97-0201   PHENOM6 2013-11-22 16:48:48 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]    
AE1494 97-0100   PEACH99 2013-11-22 16:40:30 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]    
AE02CB 90-9107   ROGUE 33 2013-11-22 16:31:41 C-130H United States AFRC | 910AW | 757AS [KYNG]    
AE1191 03-0016   ---  2013-11-22 16:24:53 UC-35B United States USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE]    
AE10D2 165516   ---  2013-11-22 16:22:57 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]    
AE015F 58-0119   SODA81 2013-11-22 16:12:23 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]    
AE03CA 163310   ---  2013-11-22 16:10:24 KC-130T United States USMCR | VMGR-234 [KNFW]    
AE1496 97-0201   PHENOM6 2013-11-22 15:37:44 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]    
AE060B 83-0488   SKIER 88 2013-11-22 15:31:26 C-130H United States NY ANG | 109AW | 139AS [KSCH]    
AE02CB 90-9107   ROGUE 33 2013-11-22 15:20:10 C-130H United States AFRC | 910AW | 757AS [KYNG]    
ADFC69 90-0407   ---  2013-11-22 14:56:19 T-1A United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS    
AE4D68 10-0215   ---  2013-11-22 14:26:46 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]    
AE015F 58-0119   SODA81 2013-11-22 14:23:05 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]    
ADFED4 85-1266   ---  2013-11-22 03:22:11 C-12U United States VA ARNG | OSACOM VA RFC [KDAA]    
AE07DA 93-0600   ELVIS11 2013-11-22 01:38:00 C-17A United States TN ANG | 164AW | 155AS [KMEM]    
ADFED4 85-1266   00000000 2013-11-22 01:12:33 C-12U United States VA ARNG | OSACOM VA RFC [KDAA]    
AE0371 59-1483   ---  2013-11-22 00:55:50 KC-135R United States OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK]    
AE119C 03-3119   E33119 2013-11-22 00:38:25 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]    
AE11DC 76-1605   SNTRY40H 2013-11-22 00:19:18 E-3B United States USAF | 552ACW [KTIK]    

CVN 77 Begins COMPTUEX and heading to Florida coastal waters

Blog Editor Note: To my friends down in Florida you should see these guys show up for ops sometime between 26 to 29 November. We hope to have Milcom blog logs and intercepts of this COMPUTEX event here on the Milcom MP Blog.

By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Robert Burck, USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Public Affairs

ATLANTIC OCEAN (NNS) -- The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 2 departed Norfolk to begin Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) Nov. 20.

COMPTUEX is a series of training exercises designed to certify the carrier strike group deployment-ready by testing its ability to react to real-world scenarios and perform as an integral unit.

Commander, Strike Force Training Atlantic (CSFTL) is evaluating CSG2 on how they perform during simulated surface and sub-surface threats and ship movements such as transiting a strait in hostile waters.

"CSFTL will evaluate our ability to perform all the different mission sets," said Cmdr. Andrew Walton, the Operations officer of USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). "This includes everything from counter-piracy to maritime interdiction operations and strike warfare."

Throughout COMPTUEX, fictitious geopolitical scenarios are used to replicate real-world circumstances that could be encountered during deployment.

"We immerse ourselves in this synthetic world from the second we pull lines over and get underway," said Cmdr. Walton. "This acts as a representation of what we'll see throughout our deployment, such as failed states, acts of piracy, and counter-terrorism operations. We expect that throughout the event, there'll be airborne, surface and even sub-surface forces out there that will be testing us."

CSG 2 combines George H.W. Bush, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, and Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 22 during the exercise. All ships and their crews and the embarked air wing will play a vital role

"Our role during this COMPTUEX will be similar to previous underways," said Lt. j.g. Jared Good, a pilot in Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9. "We will continue to provide support foraAnti-terrorism force protection, and such things as vertical replenishment and man-overboard drills."

CSG 2 is conducting its final pre-deployment evaluation to ensure safe and effective coordination with the strike group to achieve mission readiness and the ability to work alongside international allies in the execution of the Navy's maritime strategy.

Milcom Freq of the Week - 138.600 MHz

Alright folks it is time for another Milcom MP "freq of the week."

I would like to thank several folks who wrote us with info and updates on our last frequency -- 126.200 MHz.

This time we are going to dive into the 138-144 MHz range that is managed for the
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) by the Department of Defense exclusively. The NTIA manages the Federal use of radio spectrum.

Within the last nine years DoD has completely overhauled the bandplan in the 138-144/148-150.8 MHz band in the Continental United States. "Any" frequency list you see that has frequencies in use prior to 2004 should be used with a grain of salt. They are probably not accurate and reflect current usage in this band.

Another thing that has shaken this band up is the extensive use of trunking radio systems by DoD. Many of the individual LMR assignments that once used this band have been migrated to trunk radio systems. Consequently, the 138-144 MHz range doesn't have the same look and feel that it had a few years ago.

This week's "freq of the week" is very indicative of these changes. In the last nine years we have deleted 30 old USN/USMC assignments that were using this frequency. Most of them were LMR narrowband FM assignments.

This week's "freq of the week" will be an aero assignment within this band so most of the activity on this frequency will use the AM mode. Most of the signals you will encounter in this band will either be some sort of data signal or the narrowband FM mode that we normally see in government LMR (Land Mobile Radio) bands.

So here are the known assignments we are currently aware of on 138.600 MHz.

USAF Elmendorf AFB AK  Squadron/Wing Common
USA   Fort Rucker AL  Flight Following
USAF Little Rock AFB AR  189AW Command Post
USAF Moffitt Field CA  Supervisor of Flight
USAF Buckley AFB CO  Air Defense/Intercept
USAF Orange CT  ANG Training
USAF Homestead ARB FL  ANG Training
USAF Fort Stewart/Hunter AAF GA 117ACS Air Defense/Intercept
USAF Statewide HI  Air Defense/Intercept
USAF Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field Airport ID  ANG Air Operations
USAF Scott AFB/MidAmerica Airport IL  ANG Command Post
USA   Shelbyville MAP IN  Flight Following
USAF McConnell AFB KS  ANG Air Operations
USAF NAS/JRB New Orleans ANG Training
USAF Hanscom MA  AFMC Air Operations
USAF Joint Base Andrews MD KADW ANG Squadron/Wing Common
USAF Columbus AFB MS  14FTW T-1A Aircraft Training
USAF Pope AFB NC  ACC Interplane
USAF Minot AFB ND  Comm support for 54HF Helo Ops
USA   Trenton Mercer Airport NJ  National Guard (NJ) Operations
USN   NAS Fallon NV  Air Operations
USAF Nellis AFB NV  ACC Air Operations
USAF Tulsa OK  138FW Support
USAF Statewide OR  Air Operations/Training
USAF McGhee Tyson TN  ANG Air Operations
USAF Lackland AFB TX  AFRC Command Post
USAF Hill AFB UT  ACC Air Operations
USA   Fort Lewis/Gray AAF WA Pilot-to-Dispatcher
USAF Volk Field WI  VHF Rapcon Ops

This is a good frequency to plug in your scanner (AM mode) and keep an ear on even if you don't live near one of the bases above. You will probably encounter occasional transiting traffic on this one nationwide.

As always if you have an update for any of the locations above or you have any additions you have monitored, we would certainly appreciate it of you would drop us an email at the address in the masthead. As always 73 and good hunting.

Mode-S/ADS Milcom Intercepts 21 November 2013 - Btown NC

Here is another round of Mode-S/ADS-B intercepts and selected ATC call signs logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC. Pretty busy day here in the gap.

AE04ED 63-8035   ---  2013-11-21 23:57:33 KC-135R United States AL ANG | 117ARW | 106ARS [KBHM]    
AE0371 59-1483   SLUFF96 2013-11-21 23:40:06 KC-135R United States OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK]    
AE11DC 76-1605   SNTRY40H 2013-11-21 23:02:56 E-3B United States USAF | 552ACW [KTIK]    
ADFE79 92-1454   EPCOT145 2013-11-21 22:26:22 C-130H United States NC ANG | 145AW | 156AS [KCLT]    
83AEFC 84-24378   R24378 2013-11-21 22:18:40 C-12U United States USARC | C/2-228 AVN (TA) [KFBG]    
AE0442 96-6044   ---  2013-11-21 22:03:51 CN-235 United States USAF | 427SOS [KPOB]    
AE03FA 84-0146   PAT146 2013-11-21 21:14:49 C-12U United States Det8/NH-ArNG    
ADFEDE 86-0088   PAT383 2013-11-21 21:04:33 C-12F United States FL ARNG | OSACOM DET-8 [KSGJ]    
AE07DA 93-0600   ELVIS11 2013-11-21 20:43:25 C-17A United States TN ANG | 164AW | 155AS [KMEM]    
AE1211 03-0726   ---  2013-11-21 19:56:54 UC-35C United States USARC | 2-228 AVN    
AE0168 86-0203   ---  2013-11-21 19:50:41 C-20B United States USAF | 89AW | 99AS [KADW]    
AE1494 97-0100   PEACH99 2013-11-21 19:29:23 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]    
AE041C 164410   GOTO FMS 2013-11-21 19:15:21 E-6B United States USN | SCW-1 [KTIK]
AE4EB9 168435   ---  2013-11-21 18:52:56 P-8A United States USN | VP-30 [KNIP]    
ADFCF6 95-0042   ---  2013-11-21 18:45:33 T-1A United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS    
AE4EB9 168435   ---  2013-11-21 17:58:18 P-8A United States USN | VP-30 [KNIP]    
AE1238 03-3127   RCH144 2013-11-21 17:42:38 C-17A United States USAF | 62AW [KTCM]    
AE4EB8 168434   ---  2013-11-21 17:11:54 P-8A United States USN | VP-30 [KNIP]    
71F9C1 35-730   ---  2013-11-21 17:07:47 C-130J South Korea SouthKoreaAirForce    
83AEFC 84-24378   R24378 2013-11-21 16:41:31 C-12U United States USARC | C/2-228 AVN (TA) [KFBG]    
ADFE79 92-1454   EPCOT145 2013-11-21 16:30:11 C-130H United States NC ANG | 145AW | 156AS [KCLT]    
AE4EBB 168437   ---  2013-11-21 16:28:19 P-8A United States USN | VP-5 [KNIP]    
AE4EBA 168436   ---  2013-11-21 16:18:54 P-8A United States USN | VP-5 [KNIP]    
AE4EB8 168434   ---  2013-11-21 15:56:56 P-8A United States USN | VP-30 [KNIP]    
ADFD7D 91-0513   ---  2013-11-21 15:48:23 C-26D United States SC ARNG |OSACOM DET-24    
AE4A11 166136   ---  2013-11-21 15:45:04 T-6B United States ---    
AE1447 05-3147   PETRA44 2013-11-21 15:43:40 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]    
AE04AD 99-0104   ---  2013-11-21 15:41:30 UC-35a1 United States USARC | A/2-228 AVN (TA) [KWRI ]    
ADFE78 92-1453   MAFFS 2013-11-21 15:34:49 C-130H United States NC ANG | 145AW | 156AS [KCLT]    
AE1494 97-0100   PEACH99 2013-11-21 14:43:25 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]    
ADFCF6 95-0042   ---  2013-11-21 14:30:57 T-1A United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS    
ADFD75 91-0505   ---  2013-11-21 14:05:08 C-26D United States OSACOMDet.17NCArNG    
AE4EBA 168436   ---  2013-11-21 13:46:59 P-8A United States USN | VP-5 [KNIP]    
AE1BF0 07-4637   JILL61 2013-11-21 01:44:44 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]
AE1BF5 07-6312   PUMA61 2013-11-21 01:43:47 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]    
AE1BF0 07-4637   JILL61 2013-11-21 01:22:07 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]
AE05FC 64-14864 ALLIED 1 2013-11-21 01:07:22 HC-130P United States AFRC | 920RQW | 39RQS [KCOF]    
AE11D8 75-0558   SNTRY06H 2013-11-21 00:49:10 E-3B United States USAF | 552ACW [KTIK]    
AE4EB2 168428   ---  2013-11-21 00:13:08 P-8A United States USN | VP-30 [KNIP]    

Update: Oops - Atlas Air Flight 4241 Lands at Wrong Airport

Update: Giant 4241 has departed KAAO for KIAB and only used 4000 foot of runway. Video of the lift off at Jabara at http://youtu.be/V4dFs1s7gE4. And still another view of the beginning of the takeoff of the Dreamlifter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhY1n683JGY.

Imagine standing around the FBO at a small Kansas airport in the dark of night and out of nowhere see a huge white aircraft landing unannounced at your airport.

Well that is exactly what happened late last night when an enormous Atlas Air cargo plane, a Boeing 747 Dreamlifter, mistakenly landed at the wrong airport in Wichita and is now believed to be stuck there.

The jumbo jet accidentally landed at Jabara Airport (KAAO), but appears to be too large to take off from there. Colonel James Jabara Airport is a public airport located nine miles northeast of the central business district of Wichita, a city in Sedgwick County, KS.

The mammoth plane needs 9,199 feet of runway to take off at maximum weight, but the runway length at Jabara is just 6,101 feet.

Air traffic control audio recorded during the incident shows the disoriented pilots thought they had landed at Beech Factory Airport in Wichita before realizing they were actually at Jabara.


An audio of the event from Live ATC is available by clicking here. Audio at link above does contains a digital signature. Credit @matthewkeyslive | matthewkeys.net.  Audio edited to remove irrelevant transmissions and silence gaps, otherwise presented as transmitted.

The F.A.A. will investigate that deviation from schedule. But from the radio transmissions posted online (link above) the crew thought it landed at Beechcraft.

Boeing sent a tug to Jabara Airport to turn around the jet. It had a law enforcement escort, but it's top speed was about 13 miles per hour. A late report indicates that the tug broke down.

There was no damage to aircraft or airport, according to the City of Wichita which runs the airport.

Mode-S/ADS Milcom Intercepts 20 November 2013 - Btown NC

Here is another round of Mode-S/ADS-B intercepts and selected ATC call signs logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC. Beautiful day but the Internet was down for over 15 hours so no feeds to the Live Mode-S server. Things have finally returned to normal.

AE4EB2 168428   ---  2013-11-20 22:53:04 P-8A United States USN | VP-30 [KNIP]    
ADFC6C 90-0409   ---  2013-11-20 22:38:09 T-1A United States USAF | 71FTW | 32FTS [KEND]    
ADFD07 95-0059   ---  2013-11-20 22:27:15 T-1A United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS    
AE093A 00-1051   ---  2013-11-20 22:17:58 UC-35B United States USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE]    
AE1191 03-0016   ---  2013-11-20 22:15:39 UC-35B United States USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE]    
AE093C 00-1053   ---  2013-11-20 21:41:37 UC-35a1 United States US Army | OSACOM PATD [KADW]    
ADFEBE 96-0108   ---  2013-11-20 21:41:04 UC-35a1 United States US Army | OSACOM PAT [KADW?]    
ADFCE6 94-0135   ---  2013-11-20 21:12:00 T-1A United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS    
ADFC6C 90-0409   ---  2013-11-20 20:41:04 T-1A United States USAF | 71FTW | 32FTS [KEND]    
AE093C 00-1053   ---  2013-11-20 20:32:21 UC-35a1 United States US Army | OSACOM PATD [KADW]    
AE11E6 78-0578   SNTRY40H 2013-11-20 20:24:06 E-3B United States USAF | 552ACW [KTIK]    

Local Internet outage for over 15 hours

AE4EEB 10-0047   RAVEN82 2013-11-20 02:24:58 CV-22B United States ---    
AE10C6 159364/165509   ---  2013-11-20 00:43:21 CT-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]    
AE10CC 165510   ---  2013-11-20 00:40:27 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]    
AE015F 58-0119   SODA91 2013-11-20 00:10:58 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]
AE1488 86-0416   PEACH98 2013-11-20 00:09:09 TE-8a United States 330thCTS    

Mode-S/ADS Milcom Intercepts 19 November 2013 - Btown NC

Here is another round of Mode-S/ADS-B intercepts and selected ATC call signs logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC.

AE0384 59-1458   SLUFF65 2013-11-19 23:37:57 KC-135R United States OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK]    
AE04AC 99-0103   ---  2013-11-19 23:27:56 UC-35a1 United States USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE]    
AE4EB6 168432   ---  2013-11-19 22:41:39 P-8A United States USN | VP-30 [KNIP]    
AE015F 58-0119   SODA91 2013-11-19 22:03:36 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]
AE4EB6 168432   ---  2013-11-19 21:17:38 P-8A United States USN | VP-30 [KNIP]    
AF14EC ------   ---  2013-11-19 21:06:43 ------ United States ---
ADFCE6 94-0135   ---  2013-11-19 21:03:39 T-1A United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS    
ADFC6C 90-0409   ---  2013-11-19 20:51:13 T-1A United States USAF | 71FTW | 32FTS [KEND]    
ADFCF4 95-0040   ---  2013-11-19 19:33:38 T-1A United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS    
ADFC8E 92-0333   ---  2013-11-19 19:14:40 T-1A United States USAF | 479FTG | 451FTS [KNPA]    
AE10CC 165510   ---  2013-11-19 18:42:32 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]    
AE0423 59-1505   SODA82 2013-11-19 17:46:40 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]    
AE1191 03-0016   ---  2013-11-19 17:39:37 UC-35B United States USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE]    
AF14EC ------   ---  2013-11-19 17:20:00 ------ United States ---
AE1BF5 07-6312   PUMA62 2013-11-19 17:17:25 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]    
AE1BF0 07-4637   PUMA61 2013-11-19 17:04:18 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]    
AE0423 59-1505   SODA82 2013-11-19 17:02:07 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]    
ADFC8E 92-0333   ---  2013-11-19 16:19:43 T-1A United States USAF | 479FTG | 451FTS [KNPA]    
AE036F 98-0009   ---  2013-11-19 15:43:21 UC-35A United States USARMY |    
AE10C6 159364/165509   ---  2013-11-19 15:42:22 CT-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]    
00000A Various   ---  2013-11-19 14:13:15 Various Various ---    
AE10C6 159364/165509   ---  2013-11-19 14:12:10 CT-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]    
2994CA 90103   ---  2013-11-19 13:32:10 ------ United States ---    
AE04AC 99-0103   ---  2013-11-19 13:24:28 UC-35a1 United States USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE]    
AE1491 95-0121   PHENOM6 2013-11-19 05:47:57 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]    
AE1491 95-0121   PHENOM6 2013-11-19 01:36:34 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]    
ADFD7D 91-0513   ---  2013-11-19 00:10:21 C-26D United States SC ARNG |OSACOM DET-24 

Mode-S/ADS Milcom Intercepts 18 November 2013 - Btown NC

Here is another round of Mode-S/ADS-B intercepts and selected ATC call signs logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC.

AE1211 03-0726   ---  2013-11-18 22:20:31 UC-35C United States USARC | 2-228 AVN    
AE0584 87-0039   ---  2013-11-18 22:00:34 C-5B United States AFRC | 439AW | 337AS [KCEF]    
ADFEEA 160046   LOBO02 2013-11-18 21:47:30 C-9B United States USMC | VMR-1 [KNKT]    
ADFD7D 91-0513   ---  2013-11-18 21:41:51 C-26D United States SC ARNG |OSACOM DET-24    
AE0149 57-1468   RCH947 2013-11-18 21:10:52 KC-135R United States AFRC | 452AMW | 336ARS [KRIV]    
ADFD03 95-0055   ---  2013-11-18 20:46:50 T-1A United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS    
AE10CC 165510   ---  2013-11-18 20:07:16 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]    
AE1469 07-7171   RCH7171 2013-11-18 19:58:01 C-17A United States USAF | 305AMW | 6AS [KWRI]    
ADFCF3 94-0148   ---  2013-11-18 19:57:21 T-1A United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS    
ADFCED 94-0142   ---  2013-11-18 19:47:35 T-1A United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS    
ADFCB7 93-0631   ---  2013-11-18 19:20:50 T-1A United States USAF | 479FTG | 451FTS [KNPA]    
AE0687 60-0349   BACKY03 2013-11-18 19:02:34 KC-135R United States AFRC | 916ARW | 77ARS [KGSB]    
AE146B 07-7173   BOE173 2013-11-18 18:58:19 C-17A United States USAF | 436AW | 3AS [KDOV]    
A852BF 10-0257   ---  2013-11-18 18:56:24 C-12V United States US Army    
ADFF9B 68-8208   ---  2013-11-18 18:52:52 T-38C United States 50thFTS    
ADFC8E 92-0333   ---  2013-11-18 18:34:01 T-1A United States USAF | 479FTG | 451FTS [KNPA]    
AE10D2 165516   ---  2013-11-18 18:31:33 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]    
AD4036 11-3075   ---  2013-11-18 18:28:04 C-146A United States USAF | 27SOW | 524SOS [KCVS]    
AE07E3 94-0069   RCH304T 2013-11-18 18:23:41 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]    
AE056E 86-0017   FIXER50 2013-11-18 18:22:52 C-5M United States USAF | 436AW | 9AS [KDOV]
AF14EC ------   ---  2013-11-18 17:57:06 ------ United States ---    
AE056E 86-0017   FIXER50 2013-11-18 17:55:53 C-5M United States USAF | 436AW | 9AS [KDOV]
AE0371 59-1483   SLUFF62 2013-11-18 17:50:32 KC-135R United States OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK]    
AE4AF2 08-3177 AEGIS68 2013-11-18 17:04:27 C-130J United States USAF | 317AG [KDYS]    
AE0371 59-1483   SLUFF62 2013-11-18 17:02:51 KC-135R United States OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK]    
ADFC8E 92-0333   ---  2013-11-18 16:07:27 T-1A United States USAF | 479FTG | 451FTS [KNPA]    
AE0477 58-0038   ---  2013-11-18 15:49:13 KC-135R United States AFRC | 916ARW | 77ARS [KGSB]    
ADFEB8 98-0002 AF2 2013-11-18 15:28:24 C-32A United States USAF | 89AW | 1AS [KADW]    
AE093C 00-1053   R01053 2013-11-18 15:23:54 UC-35a1 United States US Army | OSACOM PATD [KADW]    
ADFF79 66-4358   ---  2013-11-18 14:39:47 T-38C United States 50thFTS    
AE1191 03-0016   ---  2013-11-18 14:12:47 UC-35B United States USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE]    
AE0442 96-6044   ---  2013-11-18 04:02:42 CN-235 United States USAF | 427SOS [KPOB]    

Mode-S/ADS Milcom Intercepts 17 November 2013 - Btown NC

Here is another round of Mode-S/ADS-B intercepts and selected ATC call signs logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC.

AE0300 78-0810   PITT 02 2013-11-17 21:26:11 C-130H United States AFRC | 911AW | 758AS [KPIT]    
AE4E9B 166178   ---  2013-11-17 20:25:40 T-6B United States ---    
AE080B 99-0165   RHINO90 2013-11-17 18:20:09 C-17A United States AFRC | 445AW | 89AS [KFFO]    
AE03FA 84-0146   PAT146 2013-11-17 18:19:21 C-12U United States Det8/NH-ArNG    
AE0624 89-1055   BISON10 2013-11-17 18:19:21 C-130H United States AFRC | 914AW | 328AS [KIAG]    
AE03FA 84-0146   PAT146 2013-11-17 17:58:03 C-12U United States Det8/NH-ArNG    
AE10CE 165512   ---  2013-11-17 17:51:18 T-39G United States USN | TW-6 | VT-86 [KNPA]    
AE018C 84-0098   SPAR557 2013-11-17 17:36:32 C-21A United States USAF | 375AW | 457AS [KADW]    
ADFEB6 75-0125   GORDO 15 2013-11-17 15:43:18 E-4B United States USAF | 55WG | 1ACCS [KOFF]    
AE1170 02-1098   RCH485 2013-11-17 15:42:12 C-17A United States USAF | 305AMW [KWRI]    
AE10B7 01-0188   E10188 2013-11-17 12:21:54 C-17A United States NY ANG | 105AW | 137AS [KSWF]

Mode-S/ADS Milcom Intercepts 16 November 2013 - Btown NC

Here is another round of Mode-S/ADS-B intercepts and selected ATC call signs logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC.

AE20C2 07-7181   ---  2013-11-16 23:26:49 C-17a United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]    
ADFEE1 87-0161   ---  2013-11-16 21:44:13 C-12U United States AL ARNG | OSACOM DET-5    
00000A Various   ---  2013-11-16 20:54:31 Various Various ---    
AE058B 57-1514   UPSET11 2013-11-16 20:53:49 KC-135R United States WI ANG | 128ARW | 126ARS [KMKE]    
AE07E3 94-0069   RCH304T 2013-11-16 19:30:11 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
AE07E3 94-0069   RCH304T 2013-11-16 19:06:14 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
ADFE67 91-1236   DERBY 82 2013-11-16 18:19:10 C-130H United States KY ANG | 123AW | 165AS [KSDF]    
A1F7E1 N226G   N226G 2013-11-16 18:19:05 C-32B United States L-3 CAPITAL
AE02D2 92-3022 ALLIED 1 2013-11-16 17:56:47 C-130H United States AFRC | 910AW | 757AS [KYNG]    
AE02D2 92-3022 ALLIED 1 2013-11-16 16:42:31 C-130H United States AFRC | 910AW | 757AS [KYNG]    
AE08CF 00-0185   BOE85 2013-11-16 16:22:15 C-17A United States USAF | 3WG | 517AS [PAED]
AE025A 163691   ---  2013-11-16 04:26:07 C-20D United States USN | VR-1 [KADW]    

Mode-S/ADS Milcom Intercepts 15 November 2013 - Btown NC

Here is another round of Mode-S/ADS-B intercepts and selected ATC call signs logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC.

AE119C 03-3119   RCH970 2013-11-15 23:20:08 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]    
AE0627 62-3512   UPSET99 2013-11-15 22:28:08 KC-135R United States WI ANG | 128ARW | 126ARS [KMKE]    
AE4F14 10-0220   BOE220 2013-11-15 22:09:32 C-17A United States USAF | 62AW [KTCM]    
AE0300 78-0810   ---  2013-11-15 21:31:08 C-130H United States AFRC | 911AW | 758AS [KPIT]    
AE060D 83-0490   RCH5E5 2013-11-15 20:49:40 LC-130H United States NY ANG | 109AW | 139AS [KSCH]    
AE0624 89-1055   BISON10 2013-11-15 20:49:38 C-130H United States AFRC | 914AW | 328AS [KIAG]    
ADFC8F 92-0334   ---  2013-11-15 19:43:59 T-1A United States USAF | 479FTG | 451FTS [KNPA]    
AE0456 162174   ---  2013-11-15 19:29:25 C-2A   United States USN | VRC-40 [KNGU]    
AE20C6 07-7185   BASCO78 2013-11-15 19:28:43 C-17a United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
AE04AD 99-0104   ---  2013-11-15 19:27:20 UC-35a1 United States USARC | A/2-228 AVN (TA) [KWRI ]    
AE4EB5 168431   ---  2013-11-15 19:18:17 P-8A United States USN | VP-30 [KNIP]    
AE01D0 62-4139   HOOVR52 2013-11-15 18:28:10 RC-135W United States USAF | 55WG | 38RS [KOFF]    
AE1493 96-0043   PEACH99 2013-11-15 18:19:47 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]    
AE4EB5 168431   ---  2013-11-15 17:57:32 P-8A United States USN | VP-30 [KNIP]    
AE1493 96-0043   PEACH99 2013-11-15 17:10:56 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]    
AE4A28 166159   ---  2013-11-15 17:00:17 T-6B United States ---    
ADFDED 94-6708 ANVIL13 2013-11-15 16:53:15 C-130H United States WV ANG | 130AW | 130AS [KCRW]    
ADFDD3 95-6709 ANVIL24 2013-11-15 16:26:08 C-130H United States WV ANG | 130AW | 130AS [KCRW]    
AE015F 58-0119   SODA81 2013-11-15 16:19:36 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]    
AE03D9 165163   ---  2013-11-15 16:10:41 KC-130T United States USMCR | VMGR-234 [KNFW]    
ADFDEB 94-6706 ANVIL12 2013-11-15 15:42:08 C-130H United States WV ANG | 130AW | 130AS [KCRW]    
AE01D0 62-4139   HOOVR52 2013-11-15 14:56:48 RC-135W United States USAF | 55WG | 38RS [KOFF]    
AE04AD 99-0104   ---  2013-11-15 14:48:12 UC-35a1 United States USARC | A/2-228 AVN (TA) [KWRI ]    
AE015F 58-0119   SODA81 2013-11-15 14:15:19 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]    
AE0115 97-5304   TEAL66 2013-11-15 03:19:39 WC-130J United States AFRC | 403AW | 53WRS [KBIX]    
AE07BC 62-3564   TURBO98 2013-11-15 02:58:16 KC-135R United States USAF | 22ARW [KIAB]    
AE1488 86-0416   PEACH98 2013-11-15 02:41:46 TE-8a United States 330thCTS    
AE1447 05-3147   ---  2013-11-15 02:38:30 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]
AE1447 05-3147   PETRA42 2013-11-15 02:14:36 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]
A768D4 N577EF   ---  2013-11-15 02:01:49 C-146A United States ---    
AE1531 06-4633   PETRA41 2013-11-15 01:36:09 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]    
AE1531 06-4633   JILL42 2013-11-15 01:36:09 C-130J-30 United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]    
AE1488 86-0416   PEACH98 2013-11-15 01:07:34 TE-8a United States 330thCTS    
AE12AF 88-0192   TALON12 2013-11-15 00:57:13 MC-130H United States ---    
AE05FC 64-14864 ALLIED 1 2013-11-15 00:56:52 HC-130P United States AFRC | 920RQW | 39RQS [KCOF]
AE10BB 01-0192   TRIBE58 2013-11-15 00:52:37 C-17A United States USAF | 97AMW [KLTS]    
AE041C 164410   GOTO FMS 2013-11-15 00:35:40 E-6B United States USN | SCW-1 [KTIK]
AE02E2 81-0627   COBB27 2013-11-15 00:11:58 C-130H United States AFRC | 94AW | 700AS [KMGE]    

Joint Base Andrews AFB Air Show Cancelled for 2014

According to a news report on WMAL-AM 630 this morning, the May 2014 Air Show at the Joint Base Andrews AFB has been cancelled due to sequestration budget cuts. Officials say they don't know when to expect the next one.

Andrews Spokesman Eric Sharman told WMAL the base prepared for the effects of sequestration back in 2012 and implemented an every-other-year schedule, but they were not expecting further cuts by the Department of Defense.

As reported on this blog last month's funding for outreach activities, including the air shows, was cut by an additional 45 percent by DoD.

VMM-163 Conducts Deck Quals

Sailors direct an MV-22 Osprey tilt rotor aircraft from Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 163 to land aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) during flight deck landing qualifications. San Diego is underway conducting basic phase training for her maiden deployment in 2014. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Gerald Dudley Reynolds/Released)

Mode-S/ADS Milcom Intercepts 14 November 2013 - Btown NC

Here is another round of Mode-S/ADS-B intercepts and selected ATC call signs logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC.

AE1196 03-3113   POLO23 2013-11-14 23:04:30 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]    
AE1211 03-0726   ---  2013-11-14 22:03:11 UC-35C United States USARC | 2-228 AVN    
AE03E6 165158   ---  2013-11-14 20:40:24 C-130T United States USNR | VR-54 [KNBG]    
AE4E10 11-5736   FIXER55 2013-11-14 20:28:55 C-130J United States USAF | 19AW [KLRF]    
ADFEE1 87-0161   PAT602 2013-11-14 20:24:11 C-12U United States AL ARNG | OSACOM DET-5    
ADFC8E 92-0333   ---  2013-11-14 20:05:48 T-1A United States USAF | 479FTG | 451FTS [KNPA]    
AE03FD 84-0144   ---  2013-11-14 19:11:12 C-12C United States USN | TPS [KNHK]    
ADFF7C 66-8356   ---  2013-11-14 18:38:54 T-38C United States 50thFTS    
AE093A 00-1051   ---  2013-11-14 17:58:04 UC-35B United States USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE]    
AE10BB 01-0192   CADDO77 2013-11-14 17:56:26 C-17A United States USAF | 97AMW [KLTS]    
ADFF8A 68-8148   ---  2013-11-14 17:31:16 T-38C United States 50thFTS    
AE0477 58-0038   BACKY04 2013-11-14 17:12:20 KC-135R United States AFRC | 916ARW | 77ARS [KGSB]    
AE115E 01-0030   ---  2013-11-14 16:54:01 C-37A United States USAF | 6AMW | 310AS [KMCF]    
AE0803 98-0057   POLO23 2013-11-14 16:38:15 C-17A United States NY ANG | 105AW | 137AS [KSWF]    
AE1493 96-0043   PEACH31 2013-11-14 16:27:12 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]    
AE015F 58-0119   SODA81 2013-11-14 16:07:23 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]    
AE02E2 81-0627   COBB27 2013-11-14 15:48:32 C-130H United States AFRC | 94AW | 700AS [KMGE]    
AE1493 96-0043   PEACH31 2013-11-14 15:40:38 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]    
ADFCF9 95-0045   ---  2013-11-14 15:35:48 T-1A United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS    
AE12AF 88-0192   TALON12 2013-11-14 04:32:08 MC-130H United States ---

Milcom MP Civilian/Military Aero Frequency Report 11-13-2013

This is the Milcom MPs latest list of frequency changes, updates, additions and corrections. This use to be a regular feature in my former Milcom column in Monitoring Times. Since MT is sk, I will now publish that list periodically here on the MMP blog. These have been complied from a wide variety of official government sources in the public domain. Special thanks to Jack NeSmith for his assistance in compiling these frequency lists.

 34.500   Fort Bliss/Biggs AAF [KBIF] R-5107 A/K AND R-5103 A/B/C A/A West
 36.500   Fort Bliss/Biggs AAF [KBIF] R-5107 A/K AND R-5103 A/B/C A/A East
 46.850   Cape Cod CGAS/Otis ANGB MA [KFMH] National Guard (MA) Operations
114.000   Westover ARB/Metropolitan Airport MA [KCEF] ATIS (Delete this assignment)
118.325   Northeast Ohio Regional (Ashtabula) OH [KHZY] ASOS Weather System
118.400/360.700  Nashville International TN [KBNA] Approach Class C/Departure East (ex-317.450 MHz)
118.725  Defuniak Springs FL [54J] AWOS-3P Weather System; Covington Muni GA [KCVC/9A1] AWOS-3 Weather System; Gerald R. Ford International Airport (Grand Rapids) MI [KGRR] ATIS
118.950   Reedsburg Muni WI [C35] AWOS-3
119.050   Crewe Muni VA [W81] AWOS-3
119.225   Allen C Perkinson/Blackstone AAF VA [KBKT] AWOS-3
119.350/372.000  Nashville International TN [KBNA] Departure Class C West
120.000  Kwethluk AK [KWT] AWOS-3P Weather System
120.125   Boston ARTCC [ZBW] Hyannis MA Low Altitude
120.875   Monterey Regional Airport CA [KMRY] Ground Control (ex-121.900 MHz)
121.225  Chase City Muni VA [KCXE] AWOS-3PT Weather System
121.400   Anchorage ARTCC [ZAN] Dutch Harbor AK RCAG
121.425  Napakiak AK [WNA] AWOS-3P Weather System
121.450  Clarks Point AK [CLP] AWOS-3P Weather System
121.575  Quinhagak AK [AQH] AWOS-3P Weather System; Shageluk AK [SHX] AWOS-3P Weather System; South Naknek AK [WSN] AWOS-3P Weather System
121.625   Washington Dulles International [KIAD] Ground Control West Primary
121.900   Washington Dulles International [KIAD] Ground Control East Primary
122.200/290.400 Anchorage ARTCC [ZAN] Nome AK RCAG
123.100   Fort McCoy/McCoy AAF WI [KCMY] Ground Control
124.100   Charleston WV Approach/Departure Control
124.200/279.600 Atlanta Tracon [A80] Approach/Departure Control
124.600   Fort McCoy/McCoy AAF WI [KCMY] Tower/Range Control c/s Sparta/McCoy (ex-123.450 MHz)
124.650/306.925 MCAS Quantico VA [PCT] Restricted Area R6608A/B/C p/w 306.925 Potomac Approach/Departure
125.375/254.325 Jacksonville ARTCC [ZJX] Lake City RCAG
125.700/269.000  New York Tracon (NY) Departure Control (effective 12 Dec 2013) New Rober One/Parch One Arrivals Freq
126.200/371.350  Fort Rucker/Cairns AAF AL [KOZR] Pilot-to-Dispatcher/Ops
128.125/269.000  New York Tracon (NY) Approach Control (effective 12 Dec 2013)
133.350  Kenai Muni AK [ENA] ASOS Weather System
134.100   Fort Rucker/Cairns AAF AL [KOZR] PMSV Metro
134.500/360.750 Atlanta ARTCC [ZTL] Low Altitude Macon GA (MCN) RCAG
134.750   Hill AFB UT [KHIF] Base Operations
138.500   Cape Cod CGAS/Otis ANGB MA [KFMH] National Guard (MA) Operations
140.550/372.125  Fort Stewart/Wright AAF GA [KLHW] Base Operations
140.950/248.675  Allen C Perkinson/Blackstone AAF VA [KBKT] (ex-126.200/241.000 MHz)
251.125   Fort Bliss/Biggs AAF [KBIF] ATC Ground
253.500   Ellsworth AFB SD [KRCA] Tower (ex-353.500 MHz)
290.550   Bradley Approach/Departure CT [BDL]
294.700   Troy Muni AL [KTOI] Ground Control (ex-263.125 MHz)
309.000  Westfield-Barnes Muni (Barnes ANGB) MA [KBAF] 104FW/131FS Command Post/Operations/SOF HAWK Ops (ex-303.000 MHz)
323.800   Portsmouth International at Pease NH [KPSM] 157ARW/133ARS Command Post Pack Control (ex-321.000 MHz)
341.675   Cape Cod CGAS/Otis ANGB MA [KFMH] National Guard (MA) Operations
360.200   MCAS New River NC [KNCA] Unicom (after hours)

Mode-S/ADS Milcom Intercepts 11-12 November 2013 - Btown NC

Here is another round of Mode-S/ADS-B intercepts and selected ATC call signs logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC.

AE07F1 96-0007   RCH896 2013-11-12 23:51:47 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]    
AF14EC ------   ---  2013-11-12 22:54:05 ------ United States ---    
AE02E2 81-0627   COBB27 2013-11-12 22:05:57 C-130H United States AFRC | 94AW | 700AS [KMGE]    
AE04A0 99-1933   ---  2013-11-12 21:48:43 EC-130J United States PA ANG | 193SOW | 193SOS [KMDT]    
AE4EBB 168437   ---  2013-11-12 21:10:49 P-8A United States USN | VP-5 [KNIP]    
AE146A 07-7172   RCH307 2013-11-12 20:54:25 C-17A United States USAF | 60AMW [KSUU]    
AE00DC ------   ---  2013-11-12 20:43:16 T-38C United States ---    
AE015F 58-0119   SODA57 2013-11-12 20:37:12 KC-135R United States TN ANG | 134ARW | 151ARS [KTYS]    
AE1496 97-0201   PEACH99 2013-11-12 20:36:53 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]    
AE1173 02-1101   RCH285 2013-11-12 20:24:34 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
AE07BC 62-3564   TURBO97 2013-11-12 20:20:04 KC-135R United States USAF | 22ARW [KIAB]
AE04C0 58-0124   TURBO99 2013-11-12 20:19:29 KC-135R United States USAF | 22ARW [KIAB]
ADFD02 95-0054   ---  2013-11-12 19:45:30 T-1A United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS    
AE4EBB 168437   ---  2013-11-12 19:17:23 P-8A United States USN | VP-5 [KNIP]    
AE0561 85-0004   ---  2013-11-12 19:00:19 C-5M United States USAF | 436AW | 9AS [KDOV]    
AE0627 62-3512   UPSET99 2013-11-12 18:59:55 KC-135R United States WI ANG | 128ARW | 126ARS [KMKE]    
AE0562 85-0005   ---  2013-11-12 18:32:35 C-5M United States USAF | 436AW | 9AS [KDOV]    
AE00DC ------   ---  2013-11-12 17:35:49 T-38C United States ---    
ADFEFF 86-0089   ---  2013-11-12 16:55:37 C-12U United States IL ARNG | OSACOM DET-36 [KDEC]    
AE1496 97-0201   PEACH99 2013-11-12 16:44:14 E-8C United States GA ANG | 116ACW [KWRB]    
AE0371 59-1483   SLUFF96 2013-11-12 16:42:28 KC-135R United States OH ANG | 121ARW [KLCK]    
AE1191 03-0016   ---  2013-11-12 16:40:19 UC-35B United States USARC | B/2-228 AVN (TA) [KMGE]    
AE20C3 07-7182   RCH7182 2013-11-12 16:05:18 C-17a United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]    
AE056A 86-0013   ---  2013-11-12 11:19:30 C-5M United States USAF | 436AW | 9AS [KDOV]    


ADFD75 91-0505   ---  2013-11-11 20:30:14 C-26D United States OSACOMDet.17NCArNG    
 7CF869 A41-206 ASY640 2013-11-11 20:08:20 C-17A Australia RAAF | 36SQN [YAMB]    
AE145B 06-6157   RCH642 2013-11-11 19:57:03 C-17A United States USAF | 60AMW | 21AS [KSUU]    
AE20C8 07-7187   BASCO75 2013-11-11 16:34:40 C-17a United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
ADFDEB 94-6706 ANVIL06 2013-11-11 15:54:18 C-130H United States WV ANG | 130AW | 130AS [KCRW]    
ADFDED 94-6708 ANVIL13 2013-11-11 15:50:31 C-130H United States WV ANG | 130AW | 130AS [KCRW]    
AE2FA2 08-8190   BASCO79 2013-11-11 00:29:02 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]    

B-2 Spirits take to Whiteman skies

 A B-2 Spirit taxis down the ramp at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Nov. 3, 2013. During Operation Allied Force in 1999, the B-2s flew less than 1 percent of the combat sorties but dropped 11 percent of the total bombs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keenan Berry/Released)

New Boston ARTCC Low Altitude Frequency

The FAA has posted up a new low altitude frequency for Boston ARTCC (ZBW).

120.125 Hyannis MA (HYA) RCAG

At this point we have not been able to determine if this is a new sector 17 frequency replacing 133.450 MHz paired with 269.300 MHz or if they have split low/high VHF frequencies for the sector into 120.125/133.450 respectively.

This frequency will be included in the next edition of our new e-book the North American Enroute Aviation Guide available on Amazon.com for $2.99US.

Scramble, scramble, scramble

 An F-15C Eagle turns onto a taxiway before take off at Keflavik International Airport, Iceland, in support of the NATO air defense mission here, Nov. 6, 2013. The 48th Air Expeditionary Group has been maintaining the NATO air surveillance and policing mission here since Oct. 28, 2013. The group, which is made up of U.S. Air Force and other North Atlantic Treaty Organization personnel, is a specialized team prepared to ensure Iceland's air sovereignty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dana J. Butler/Released)

Mil Freq of the Week - 126.200 MHz

Ask any longtime mil monitor what military frequency assignment they would first think of in the civilian VHF aero band and that freq will probably be 126.200 MHz.

This is a nationwide military only frequency assignment and like many freqs in the two aero spectrums, it has undergone some changes. So as our first MilcomMP freq of the week I present 126.2 MHz.

USAF Barter Island AK USAF Radar Assistance Service
USAF Cape Newenham AK USAF Radar Assistance Service
USAF Cape Romanzof AK USAF Radar Assistance Service
USAF Cold Bay AK USAF Radar Assistance Service (AR-722)
USAF Fort Yukon AK USAF Radar Assistance Service (AR-719)
USAF Indian Mtn AK USAF Radar Assistance Service (AR-725)
USAF King Salmon AK USAF Radar Assistance Service
USAF Kotzbue AK USAF Radar Assistance Service
USAF Lonely AK USAF Radar Assistance Service
USAF Murphy Dome AK USAF Radar Assistance Service (AR-720)
USAF Oliktok AK USAF Radar Assistance Service
USAF Pt Barrow AK USAF Radar Assistance Service
USAF Sparrevohn AK USAF Radar Assistance Service (AR-721)
USAF Tatalina AK USAF Radar Assistance Service (AR-723/724)
USAF Tin City AK USAF Radar Assistance Service
USAF Valdez AK USAF Radar Assistance Service
USA Fort Rucker/Cairns AAF AL KOZR Base Operations p/w 371.350 MHz
USA Redstone Arsenal/Redstone AAF AL KHUA Base Operations
USA Fort Chaffee Maneuver Training Center/Chaffee AAF AR KCCA Flight Advisory
USA Yuma Proving Ground/Laguna AAF AZ KLGF Tower/Airfield Advisory
CanForce CFB Comox BC CYQQ Tower p/w 358.100 MHz
USA Camp Roberts/Roberts AHP CA KSYL Flight Advisory
USA Fort Irwin National Training Center/Bicycle Lake AAF CA KBYS Flight Advisory p/w 281.450 MHz
USA Hunter-Liggett Military Reservation/Tusi AHP CA KHGT Flight Advisory
USN Laguna Peak CA NTD Flight Advisory
USA Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base/Los Alamitos AAF CA KSLI Flight Advisory
USMC MCAGCC Twentynine Palms CA KNXP Flight Advisory
USN NB Ventura County/NAS Point Mugu CA NTD Flight Advisory
USN San Nicolas Island CA NTD Flight Advisory
USN Santa Cruz Island CA NTD Flight Advisory
USA Sierra Army Depot/Amedee AAF CA KAHC Tower
USAF Fort Carson/Butts AAF CO KFCS Airburst Range (R-2601) Clearance
USN NOLF Saufley Field FL KNUN Airfield Advisory p/w 321.800 MHz
USA Fort Gordon GA GA26 Pilot-to-Dispatcher (PTD)
USA Fort Benning/Lawson AAF GA KLSF Base Operations/Pilot-to-Dispatcher (PTD)
USA Fort Stewart/Hunter AAF GA KSVN Pilot-to-Dispatcher (PTD)
USAF Andersen AFB GU PGUA Local Control
USN Barking Sands Naval Station/PMRF HI KBKH Approach Control
USAF Kalaeloa HI Approach Control
USA NG Camp Atterbury/Himsel AAF IN 11II Pilot-to-Dispatcher (PTD)/Tower
USA Fort Leavenworth/Sherman AAF KS KFLV Tower
USA Fort Riley/Marshall AAF KS KFRI Flight Advisory Service/Tower/CTAF
USA Fort Knox/Godman AAF KY KFTK Pilot-to-Dispatcher (PTD)
USCG Atlantic Ocean LANT  USCG Cutter Local Air/Surface Operations
USA Aberdeen Proving Ground/Weide AHP MD KEDG Flight Advisory p/w 229.500
DHS FEMA FEMA National Emergency Training Center (Emmitsburg) MD 7MD2  Tower
USN NOLF Webster MD KNUI Flight Advisory/Tower
US FAA Henderson Field MDW PMDY Radio
USA Camp Grayling/Grayling AAF MI KGOV Tower/Operations
USA Camp Ripley/Ray S. Miller AAF MN KRYM Tower/CTAF/Clearance Delivery
USA Camp Shelby/Hagler AAF MS KSLJ Tower
USN NAS Meridian (McCain Field) MS KNMM Tower
USA NG Helena Regional MT KHLN Flight Advisory
USMC MCAS Cherry Point NC KNKT Pilot-to-Dispatcher (PTD)
CanForce CFB Shearwater NS CYAW Tower
USN NAS Fallon NV KNFL Flight Advisory (Commercial/General Aviation)
USA Fort Drum/Wheeler Sack AAF NY KGTB Base Operations
USA United States Military Academy West Point NY Helicopter/Grnd Stn Coord during parachutist training exercises. Also secondary use is for coordination of the Golden Knights parachute team during Black Knights football games. (Field report)
USAF Wright Patterson AFB OH KFFO Pilot-to-Dispatcher (PTD)
USA Fort Sill/Henry Post AAF OK KFSI Flight Advisory
USA Carlisle Barracks/Carlisle Barracks AHP PA KN95 Flight Advisory
USA Fort Indiantown Gap/Muir AAF PA KMUI Flight Advisory
USA Tobyhanna Army Depot PA 17PN Flight Advisory
USCG Pacific Ocean PAC  USCG Cutter Local Air/Surface Operations
USA NG Redmond Taylor AAF TX TX18 Flight Advisory
USA Fort Hood/Robert Gray AAF TX KGRK Pilot-to-Dispatcher (PTD)
USA Camp Williams UT KPVU Flight Advisory
USA Dugway Proving Ground/Michael AAF UT KDGP Tower
USA Fort A.P. Hill/A.P. Hill AAF VA KAPH Base Operations
USA Fort Lee/Fort Lee Helipad Nr 3 VA VA39 Flight Advisory
USA Fort Pickett/Blackstone AAF (A.C. Perkinson) VA KBKT Tower (this freq was just changed to 140.950 MHz and paired with 248.675 MHz)
DHS FEMA Winchester (Mt. Weather) VA MTWX Tower
USA Yakima Firing Center/Vagabodn AHP WA KFCT Flight Advisory
USA Camp Guernsey WY K7V6 Flight Advisory
USA NG Cheyenne Regional (Jerry Olson Field) WY KCYS Flight Advisory/National Guard Operations (Steamboat Ops)

Mode-S/ADS Milcom Intercepts 9-10 November 2013 - Btown NC

Here is another round of Mode-S/ADS-B intercepts and selected ATC call signs logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC.

AE2EEE 166113   ---  2013-11-10 20:42:51 T-6B United States ---    
AE080B 99-0165   RHINO90 2013-11-10 19:16:24 C-17A United States AFRC | 445AW | 89AS [KFFO]    
AE1145 165979   ---  2013-11-10 18:41:18 T-6A United States USN | TW-6 [KNPA]    
AE07F0 96-0006   RCH802C 2013-11-10 18:19:25 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]
AF14EC ------   ---  2013-11-10 17:57:15 ------ United States ---    
AE03FA 84-0146   PAT146 2013-11-10 17:05:55 C-12U United States Det8/NH-ArNG    
AE4D66 10-0213   RCH981 2013-11-10 13:38:08 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS] 

  
AE4D68 10-0215   RCH0215 2013-11-09 22:27:06 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]    
AE0620 84-0210   CARMEN5 2013-11-09 21:46:40 C-130H United States DE ANG | 166AW | 142AS [KILG]    
280000 01-2001/N459PC   ---  2013-11-09 21:07:22 F-15/PC112 Various USAFE | 48FW [EGUL]    
ADFD75 91-0505   ---  2013-11-09 21:01:47 C-26D United States OSACOMDet.17NCArNG    
AE0816 00-0180   RCH0180 2013-11-09 20:38:58 C-17A United States USAF | 62AW [KTCM]    
AE0565 85-0008   ---  2013-11-09 20:22:44 C-5M United States USAF | 436AW | 9AS [KDOV]    
AE4D68 10-0215   RCH0215 2013-11-09 20:05:51 C-17A United States USAF | 437AW [KCHS]    
249249 Various   GOTO FMS 2013-11-09 19:05:35 E-6B Various --- Hanging Dog NC, US ---  31000    
AE023E 64-14835   RATS86 2013-11-09 18:19:30 KC-135R United States AFRC | 452AMW | 336ARS [KRIV]    
280000 01-2001/N459PC   ---  2013-11-09 15:44:04 F-15/PC112 Various USAFE | 48FW [EGUL]    
AE055F 85-0002   ---  2013-11-09 00:54:34 C-5M United States USAF | 436AW | 9AS [KDOV]    
AE119B 03-3118   RCH705 2013-11-09 00:40:23 C-17A United States MS ANG | 172AW | 183AS [KJAN]    
AE10B7 01-0188   E10188 2013-11-09 00:16:21 C-17A United States NY ANG | 105AW | 137AS [KSWF]    

Mode-S/ADS Milcom Intercepts 8 November 2013 - Btown NC

Here is another round of Mode-S/ADS-B intercepts and selected ATC call signs logged from here on the radio ranch in WNC. All dates/times are UTC.

555555 Various   N37WJ 2013-11-08 23:52:49 ------ Various Various    
AE02E5 81-0630   COBB30 2013-11-08 23:42:16 C-130H United States AFRC | 94AW | 700AS [KMGE]    
AE02E5 81-0630   COBB30 2013-11-08 22:52:37 C-130H United States AFRC | 94AW | 700AS [KMGE]    
ADFCFC 95-0048   ---  2013-11-08 22:05:03 T-1A United States USAF | 14FTW | 48FTS    
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New York Air National Guard opens MQ-9 hangar at Fort Drum

FORT DRUM, N.Y. - The New York Air National Guard's 174th Attack Wing has a new base for its MQ-9 "Reaper" operations at Fort Drum's Wheeler Sack Army Airfield.

The wing's $5.19 million Launch and Recovery Element hangar, which was finished in September, was officially opened Nov. 5 by New York Air National Guard Commander Maj. Gen. Verle Johnston and New York Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Patrick Murphy.

The hangar provides space to house and maintain two of the four MQ-9 aircraft the wing bases at Wheeler Sack.

The new hangar took nine months to build and uses green technology to keep heating costs down in northern New York's harsh winters. This includes in-floor heating, translucent panels to bring in natural light, a solar hot water heater and solar collector panels built into the walls, which allow the sun to help heat the building.
New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo praised the new facility.

"This new hangar is a real asset in improving the training and operations of the New York Air National Guard at Fort Drum," Cuomo said.

"This permanent facility provides the 174th Attack Wing with enough space to shelter its aircraft and more effectively train service members from across the country for overseas operations and domestic emergencies. As the major storms from the last few years have shown us, the National Guard is vital to New York State in responding to a natural disaster," the governor said.

"Furthermore, this green facility will also reduce the use of energy to save taxpayer dollars in the long run, exemplifying our state's goal to dramatically increase energy efficiency in the next several years. The completion of this project will result in a stronger Fort Drum and enhance the security of our nation," Cuomo added.

The 174th, the only attack wing in the total Air Force, began flying the MQ-9 remotely piloted vehicle in 2009. The last two F-16s flown by the wing left Syracuse in 2010.
The 174th trains MQ-9 maintainers at its Field Training Detachment at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base in Syracuse and uses Wheeler Sack Army Airfield to train MQ-9 pilots and sensor operators at its Formal Training Unit. The MQ-9 crews practice takeoff and landings from the airfield and drop live and inert munitions at the air-ground range the wing operates at Fort Drum.

The first Formal Training Unit class graduated in February 2012.

The 174th Attack Wing has been operating the MQ-9 at Fort Drum since 2009 and has been using hangar space belonging to the 10th Mountain Division‘s 10th Combat Aviation Brigade. This space did not allow enough hangar space to shelter all aircraft needed for flying operations and conduct routine maintenance on the aircraft.

The unit also flies MQ-9s in the skies above Afghanistan from an operations center at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base.

The new hangar is the first step in a series of Air National Guard building projects planned for Wheeler Sack Army Airfield. The 174th Attack Wing plans to build a second hangar in the coming year to support launch and recovery operations that will allow MQ-9 operations to move completely out of the Army facilities.
The new hangar and plans to build another one shows that the New York Air National Guard is dedicated to a long-term relationship with the Army and Fort Drum, Johnston said.

"We're going to be operating out of here as long as any of us are around," he told reporters.

"This compound will ensure we provide realistic training for all of the aircrew members that go through our schoolhouse," said Lt. Col. Michael Smith, Commander of the 174th Maintenance Group. "This is critical based on the fact when they roll out of here they jump right into combat and our flying missions supporting our ground troops overseas."

The next step in the 174th's transition to full-up MQ-9 operations is to fly the aircraft directly from Hancock Field. That should occur next summer, said Col. Greg Semmel, the 174th Attack Wing commander.

Even when the MQ-9s are flying from the wing's main base, though, there will be the need for the Fort Drum location as an alternate landing and launching site and a training area, he said.

"As we put the aircrew through the training where they drop either live or inert munitions and we don't do that out of Syracuse, so we'll always have airplanes up here to be able to do that," Semmel explained.